Apparatus and method for early detection of ventilator associated pneumonia
US12226571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3317
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus for detection of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in a patient, the apparatus comprising: an endotracheal tube; at least two non-selective electrode contacts located in proximity to each other within the endotracheal tube, the contacts lacking any structural feature or component that particularly recognizes a chemical or biological species; an electrical subsystem that is capable of generating, receiving and processing electrical signals; wiring for connecting each of the electrode contacts with the electrical subsystem; and tubing for insulating the wiring from any sputum material that is introduced into the endotracheal tube by the patient.
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